In the seven-count indictment against Shkreli, the US government notes it may “seek forfeiture” of “any property, real or personal, which constitutes or is derived from proceeds traceable to any such offenses.”

The FBI made it clear on Twitter that they did not seize the hip-hop record today.

#Breaking no seizure warrant at the arrest of Martin Shkreli today, which means we didn’t seize the Wu-Tang Clan album.
— FBI New York (@NewYorkFBI) December 17, 2015

Shkreli has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was set free on $5 million bond.

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